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Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum announces its new atmospheric-pressure hydrogen-free low-carbon desulphurization process for crude oil and refinery streams
CSIR-IIP invites interested industries to partner on a non-exclusive basis for collaborative research, development, scale-up and commercial deployment of the technology
Crude oil and many petroleum refining streams contain Sulphur-Containing Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds , which are responsible for the corrosion of assets, poor fuel quality, health issues, and environmental problems. Refinery streams like petrol, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene and fuel oil therefore need to be treated for sulphur reduction before its final end-use. Conventionally, such treatment involves expensive, high-pressure hydrogen, high-temperature operations and significant capital investment, and also substantial associated net greenhouse emissions  for effecting the necessary desulphurization.
To address this, a novel single-step hydrogen-free desulphurization process has been developed by CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum . Crude oil from various sources, and sulphur-containing streams from several refineries in India, have been tested; up to 90 percent of the sulphur content, depending on the specific nature of the stream being treated, can be removed by the process. The transformed sulphur compounds produced from the SCHAC components by the CSIR-IIP process are easily separable from the de-sulfurized crudes or other refinery streams via simple filtration process, and offer promise in bulk applications like road construction and coatings.
The facile, inexpensive process offers a potentially transformative low-carbon desulfurization solution for bulk processing of petroleum streams at ambient pressures and mild temperatures. It has the potential to change the existing desulfurization configuration of crude oil and refinery streams in a cost-effective manner without the use of expensive hydrogen, especially for marine and industrial heating applications.
Key patents have been filed internationally and additional filings, including Trademark protection, are in progress. CSIR-IIP invites interested industries to partner on a non-exclusive basis for collaborative research, development, scale-up and commercial deployment of the technology.
Established in 1960, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum is one of the 37 constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, an autonomous Society headed by the Honourable Prime Minister of India. CSIR-IIP develops and offers technologies, products and services aimed at reducing India’s dependence on fossil fuel imports, in mitigating the environmental impact of the global oil and gas sector, and in efficiency enhancement, capacity building and thought leadership for low-carbon energy transition across a wide range of energy producer and energy user industries.
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Ministry of Defence
Defence Corridor Projects In Tamil Nadu
The Defence Industrial Corridors  have been established in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu with an aim to attract over Rs 10,000 crore investment in each of the two Defence-Industrial Corridors. As per information received from Government of Uttar Pradesh, for Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor , 63 Memoranda of Understanding  have been signed as on date with potential investment of Rs 8,764 crore. Current actual investment in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor is Rs 1,552 crore. Further, as per information received from Government of Tamil Nadu, in Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor , arrangements have been made through MoUs etc. for potential investment of Rs 11,103 crore by 39 industries. Current actual investment in Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor is Rs 2,217 crore. The respective State Governments provide and support development of infrastructure facilities like connecting Roads, Electricity, Water and Sewage systems etc. for the development of the corridors.
The Memorandum presented by the Minister of Industries in Tamil Nadu to the Union Minister of Defence in September, 2021 contained proposals for setting up of Testing and Certification infrastructure, DRDO labs, Commercial Production units for AEWCS, Transfer of Defence land, and formation of Joint Venture  with HAL etc. The concerned Department/ Organisations have been advised to take appropriate action as per their extant guidelines and procedures.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri P Wilson in Rajya Sabha on March 21, 2022.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to former PM Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.
“Tributes to former PM Mrs. Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary.”, the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of the Industrial Relations Code, 2019 in the Parliament.
Benefits:
- Setting up of two-member tribunal  introducing a concept that some of the important cases will be adjudicated jointly and the rest by a single member resulting speedier disposal of cases.
· To impart flexibility to the exit provisions , for which, the threshold for prior approval of appropriate Government has been kept unchanged at 100 employees, but added a provision for changing ‘such number of employees’ through notification.
· The re-skilling fund, is to be utilised for crediting to workers in the manner to be prescribed.
· Definition of Fixed Term Employment and that it would not lead to any notice period and payment of compensation on retrenchment excluded.
- Vesting of powers with the government officers for adjudication of disputes involving penalty as fines thereby lessening the burden on tribunal.
Background:
The draft code on Industrial Relations has been prepared after amalgamating, simplifying and rationalizing the relevant provisions of following three Central Labour Acts:
- The Trade Unions Act, 1926
- The Industrial Employment  Act, 1946
- The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Impressive Trade Performance of India in May 2021
The Commerce Secretary Dr Anup Wadhawan today said that India’s export performance continues to be impressive, with provisional data of merchandise exports in May 2021 showing a significant growth of 67.39 per cent over May 2020 level and 7.93 per cent over May 2019 level. Talking to media, he said that Merchandise export, excluding PoL and Gems & Jewellery, increased by 45.96 per cent in May 2021 over the same period of 2020-21 and by 11.51 per cent over the same period of 2019-20.
Merchandise imports registered a positive growth of 68.54 per cent during May 2021 vis-à-vis the same period last year. As compared to May 2019, imports have declined by  17.47 per cent during May 2021.
Service exports estimated for May 2021are USD 17.85 Billion, registering a positive growth of 6.44 per cent vis-à-vis May 2020. The estimated value of services import for May 2021is USD 9.97 Billion registering a positive growth of 0.30 per cent vis-à-vis May 2020. While, the estimated value of Net of services export for May 2021is USD 7.88 Billion registering a positive growth of 15.39 per cent vis-à-vis May 2020.
Commodity wise growth trends
The commodities/commodity groups which have recorded positive growth during May 2021 vis-à-vis May 2020 are Other cereals , Jute mfg. including floor covering , Petroleum products , Handicrafts excl. handmade Carpet , Gems and jewellery , Leather and leather manufactures , Manmade yarn/fabs./made-ups etc. , Meat, dairy and poultry products , Cotton yarn/fabs./made-ups, handloom products etc. , RMG of all textiles , Carpet , Electronic goods , Ceramic products and glassware , Mica, Coal and other ores, minerals including processed minerals , Cereal preparations and miscellaneous processed item , Engineering goods , Cashew , Marine products , Iron ore , Plastic and Linoleum , Organic and inorganic chemicals , Tobacco , Rice , Oil meals , Spices  and Coffee .
Iron Ore exports have been consistently growing throughout 2020-2021 and in the first two months of 2021-22. Rice export has been consistently growing during 2020-2021, April 2021 and May 2021 except for the month of April 2020. Cereal preparations & miscellaneous processed items, Other Cereals and Oil Meals exports have been consistently growing since June 2020. Jute Mfg. including Floor Covering and Carpet exports have been consistently growing since July 2020. Handicrafts excl. handmade carpet, Cotton Yarn/Fabs./made-ups, Handloom Products etc., Ceramic products & glassware, spices and ‘others’ categories exports are growing consistently since September 2020. Mica, Coal & Other Ores, Minerals including processed minerals export is consistently growing since October 2020.
Sectors such as Leather & leather products, Man-made Yarn/Fabs./made-ups etc., and Marine products, which had been exhibiting negative growth during the pandemic , have picked up from March 2021 onwards.Note: The latest data for services sector released by RBI is for April 2021. The data for May 2021 is an estimation, which may undergo revision with subsequent releases of RBI.
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Prime Minister's Office
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Prime Minister Modi, on behalf of the people of India and on his own behalf, conveyedgreetings to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of the Holy month of Ramzaan.
The two leaders discussed the regional situation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and briefed each other about the steps being taken to mitigate its effects in the respective country.
Both leaders expressed happiness at the progress made in implementing the special arrangements agreed on 15 March between the leaders of the SAARC countries. Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for contribution of USD 1.5 million towards SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina thanked Prime Minister Modi for taking lead in coordinating efforts to combat COVID 19 in the region and for supplying aid to Bangladesh, both in terms of medical supplies and capacity building.
Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at continuation of supply of essential items across the border through road, rail, inland waterways and air. Prime Minister Modi, recalling the shared bonds of history, culture, language and fraternal ties, expressed satisfaction at the excellent state of bilateral relations, and ensured India’s readiness to help Bangladesh in containing the spread of COVID-19 and in mitigating the health and economic impact of the pandemic.
Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes for the good health and well-being of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and all the friendly people of Bangladesh, in this historic Mujib Barsho.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 497
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 193.11 Crore
More than 12 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 193.11 Crore  today. More than 12 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406829
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2nd Dose
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10038470
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Precaution Dose
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5189959
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18418823
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2nd Dose
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17581408
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Precaution Dose
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8611162
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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33621307
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2nd Dose
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15716052
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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59386364
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2nd Dose
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45458676
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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557062581
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2nd Dose
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489264069
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Precaution Dose
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756598
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203233160
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2nd Dose
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190679741
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Precaution Dose
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1323491
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127078799
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2nd Dose
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118919603
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Precaution Dose
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18416594
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1009207863
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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887658019
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Precaution Dose
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34297804
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Total
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1931163686
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 27th May, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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40
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2nd Dose
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600
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Precaution Dose
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11518
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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114
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2nd Dose
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1223
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Precaution Dose
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37156
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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140860
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2nd Dose
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253208
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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33582
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2nd Dose
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107751
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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31336
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2nd Dose
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316136
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Precaution Dose
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34168
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5453
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2nd Dose
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71193
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Precaution Dose
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25626
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3522
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2nd Dose
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46922
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Precaution Dose
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143714
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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214907
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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797033
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Precaution Dose
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252182
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Total
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1264122
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
AYUSH
Ayush at Your Doorstep, North Eastern States Join Hands to Make it Happen
Conference of Ayush and Health Ministers of North Eastern States to be held tomorrow at Guwahati
All North Eastern states are joining hands to promote Ayush System of Medicines and its preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects. In a significant step, the Ministry of Ayush is organizing a conference on 28 August in which Ayush and Health Ministers of all the North Eastern States are participating. Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, MoS for Ayush Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai and Shri Himanta Biswas Sharma, Chief Minister of Assam along with other dignitaries will grace the occasion. The conference will be held Assam Administrative Staff Collage, Khanapara,Guwahati.
North eastern States have been blessed with natural resources and traditional practices which contribute to the core strengths of Ayush systems of medicine. In this regard, it is felt that Ayush systems can be efficiently mainstreamed and can become more popular in the north eastern states. This conference will open the door for all north eastern states to bring benefits of Ayush systems of medicines effectively and collaboratively to the masses and increase its awareness among them about its preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects, especially its role in Covid management.
The Ministry of Ayush Under the National Ayush Mission has given due attention to the development to the Ayush infrastructure in the North-eastern region. Support for the establishment of new 50 bedded integrated Ayush hospitals, co-location of Ayush systems at public health facilities like PHCs, CHCs, and District Hospitals has been supported by the Ministry. In the past Ministry also supported the promotion of medicinal plants by promoting cultivation activities in the region.
Already North-Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy , at Shillong has been functioning as a National Institute for Ayurveda and Homoeopathic education. Further, the Government of India also approved to change the nomenclature and mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine , Passighat, Arunachal Pradesh to North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research . This will enable to strengthen the Ayurveda education in this region. Moreover, during the pandemic of covid-19, the infrastructure, including manpower, was also utilized to benefit the people in the region.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Technology is disrupting every industry including MSME and it is time that MSME adapt to the changes to become more efficient, said Shri Nitin Gadkari
Technology is disrupting every industry including MSME and it is time that MSME adapt to the changes to become more efficient, stated Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSME, Shri Nitin Gadkari while inaugurating a one-day national conference on ‘Opportunities in Logistics, Transportation and MSME Sector’ at Symbiosis Skills and Open University  in Pune today. The conference has been organized in collaboration with Logistics Skill Council  of India Shri Nitin Gadkari also inaugurated the J P Research Centre of Excellence for Road Safety And Accident Research. This Centre will focus on reducing fatalities in road accidents.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister further said, India needs skilled manpower in large numbers in the logistics, transport and MSME sectors. These sectors are extremely important to achieve the target of $5 trillion economy, he added. He also emphasized the need for skill based education in India and how it can fuel the economic development. He lauded the efforts taken by Symbiosis Skills University in launching many useful skill based degree programs for students.
The conference was presided over by Chancellor of SSOU, Padma Bhushan Dr. S.B. Mujumdar. Director General , Shri. Prashant Girbane, Additional Secretary & DC  Shri. Ram Mohan Mishra, , President  Shri. Pradeep Bhargava, Chairman  Dr. Anil Kakodkar, and Head Private Sector Development , Noor Naqschbandi were present among the dignitaries who attended the conference.
Ministry of Finance
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence ,Gurugram Zonal Unitarrests one person for taking ITC fraudulently to the tune of more than Rs 5.06 Crore
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence ,Gurugram Zonal Unit, Gurugram has arrested one person namely Shri Ajit Jindal, Proprietor of M/s. Shree Balaji Enterprises, A-43, SaraswatiVihar, North-West, Delhi-110034. The above said Firm had taken ITC fraudulently to the tune of more than Rs 5.06 crore involving invoice value of Rs28.11 crore on the strength of invoices issued by fake firms. The said firm thereafter, utilized fraudulently taken ITC to discharge their GST liability against the outward supply, with an ulterior motive to defraud the Government Exchequer.
Thus, Shri Ajit Jindal has committed offences under the provisions of Sections 132   of the CGST Act,2017; which are cognizable and non-bailable offences under Section 132 of the CGST Act,2017, being punishable under Section132 of the CGST Act, 2017. Consequently, Shri Ajit Jindal was arrested on 12.07.2019 under Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017, following which he was produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gurugram. The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gurugram has sent Sh.Ajit Jindal to Judicial custody of 14 days.
Further investigations in the matter are in progress.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Tele Law : Reaching the Unreached
Department of Justice’s Tele-Law program in collaboration with Common Service Centers  has revolutionized access to pre-litigation advice and empowered over 46 lakh beneficiaries nationwide, with free legal advice.
About Tele-Law: Reaching the Unreached is an e-interface mechanism to seek legal advice and consultation at a pre-litigation stage. It connects needy and marginalised in need of legal aid with the Panel Lawyers via video conferencing/telephonic facilities available at Common Service Centres  situated at the Panchayat level. Launched in 2017, the Tele-Law service is now directly accessible through the Tele-Law Mobile App .
Ministry of Defence
Joint Exercise Agni Warrior with Singapore Armed Forces Concludes at Devlali 
The 12th Edition of Exercise Agni Warrior, a bilateral exercise between the Singapore & Indian Army, which had commenced on 13 November 2022 concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali  on 30 November 2022. Exercise Agni Warrior, involved showcasing joint firepower planning, execution and use of New Generation Equipment by the Artillery arm of both armies.
Exercise also included participation by both sides in a joint computer war-game as part of joint planning process. Both sides utilised niche technology and Artillery Observation Simulators as part of joint training phase. Expert academic discussions were conducted on modern trends in Artillery and refinement of Artillery planning process. Indigenously manufactured Artillery guns and howitzers also participated during the final phase of the exercise.
The exercise achieved its aim of enhancing mutual understanding of drills & procedures and improving interoperability between the two armies. The closing event was witnessed by Mr Wong Wie Kuen, High Commissioner of Singapore to India & Lieutenant General S Harimohan Iyer, Commandant, School of Artillery along with other dignitaries from Singapore & serving officers from both armies.
Ministry of Defence
Missile Park 'Agneeprastha' to be set up at INS Kalinga
Foundation Stone for a Missile Park "AGNEEPRASTHA" was laid at INS Kalinga by Cmde Rajesh Debnath, Commanding Officer, in the presence of Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, FOC-in-C  on 28 May 20.
The Missile Park ‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ once completed will be dedicated to all the Officers, Sailors and Support Staff of INS Kalinga, who have served in this premier op-support Base of the ENC since its establishment in 1981. The Park also commemorates the award of the prestigious Unit Citation to INS Kalinga for the year 2018-19.
‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ aims to capture glimpses of Missile History of INS Kalinga since 1981 till date. The Missile Park has been set up with a replica of missiles and Ground Support Equipment  that showcase the evolution of missiles handled by the unit. The exhibits have been created from scrap / obsolete inventory which have been reconditioned in-house. The main attraction is P-70 'Ametist', an underwater launched anti-ship missile from the arsenal of the old 'Chakra'  which was in service with IN during 1988-91.
‘AGNEEPRASTHA’ will also provide a one-stop arena for motivation and stimulation of inquisitive minds regarding the missiles and related technologies, from school children to Naval personnel and their families. It is also intended to encourage a feeling of ownership and pride in the role of the Unit, and highlight the necessity of contribution of all personnel irrespective of rank/trade towards the overarching objective of ordnance availability, reliability and delivery on target, each and every time.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Special Campaign 3.0 for disposing of pending matter and Swachata Campaign organized at PIB,Imphal
As Part of Special Campaign 3.0 launched by the Union Government on 2ndOctober which will go on till 31st October, 2023 under which all ministries/departments are focusing on Swachhata, promoting cleanliness, good governance & ease of living while reducing compliance burden and pendency in Government Rajendra Singh ,Director , Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India visited the office of Press Information Bureau ,Imphal at Babupara for the campaign of disposal of pending matter and Swachta Campagn.
The Special Campaign 3.0 draws inspiration from Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision and mission to institutionalize Swachhata and minimize pendency in Government.
Rajendra Singh is on a two day visit for inspection of work undertaken during Special Campaign 3.0 by media units and organization of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting located in Manipur.